Archive for the ‘psalms’ Category

When I sing a line of a song, and then you get “infected” by it, that is what you call “LSS”. Example, if you hear the words…

darling I’ll be loving you til seventy

You may be able to sing until you get to the end of the chorus of the song, Thinking out loud, by Ed Sheeran.

At one point, I was with a friend as she does her errands. I started singing out songs from the 90s and she would be able to finish every song I sang. It’s as if she could recall a lot of memories just by remembering the songs! (more…)

You’ve always given me breathing room,a place to get away from it all,A lifetime pass to your safe-house,an open invitation as your guest.You’ve always taken me seriously, God,made me welcome among those who know and love you.

One of the challenges of Christmas is that it has been so commercialized that we have elements that isn’t supposed to be there. Santa Claus. The Reindeers. Frosty the Snowman. Elves. Mr. Scrooge. Ghosts. The Cricket. The Donkey. Little Jack Horner. The Grinch. And so many others. This series aims to look for songs that are:

a) familiar on Christmas season,
b) God-honoring, and
c) something that points back to God.

The first song I chose is something that is really familiar. Joy to the world was NOT originally written as a Christmas song. This song talks about the return of the King, that would judge the world, and when the composer, Isaac Watts wrote this, he had Psalm 98:4-9 in mind. (more…)

A few weeks ago, my english teacher posted a link about watching MTVs (or Music Videos). Today, while reading the psalm, I am reminded of the songs I sing (similar to the videos we feed our minds with). From the golden oldies to the new ones, I think I have a set in mind if ever it comes to going to a videoke. BUT. I am not really comfortable singing in front of people. So going back to the psalm, the psalmist talks about singing about God.

But I will sing of your strength,in the morning I will sing of your love;for you are my fortress,my refuge in times of trouble.Psalm 59:16